Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan offers internationally recognised examinations to test your language skills on the levels A1 to C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. You can take the examination at a Goethe-Institut or Goethe center. also check the official website for additional exam locations.

Why is the Goethe-Zertifikat the best choice?

• It's recognised - by visa offices, universities and employers worldwide

• It's trusted - more than one million exams are taken each year worldwide

• It's international - Goethe-Institut is the global leader in language exams with 500 locations in more than 100 countries

• It's flexible - from level B1 onward, you can book modules individually, take them on different dates or at different levels, whichever works best for you!

• It's practice-oriented - exam topics are taken from everyday life and no specialised knowledge is required

• It's standardised - the exam assesses your language proficiency according to uniform standards. The format and content are identical no matter where you take it.

• It's inclusive - Goethe-Institut is a pioneer in accessible exams. From sign language to Braille material. We are committed to meeting your individual needs in the best possible way

Learn German with the international market leader for German tuition. Whether you are in Germany, in India or online – the Goethe-Institut is your qualified partner. Choose from the range of courses we offer to find the focus that suits your objectives the best. Learn German successfully for day-to-day or leisure use, or suitable for professionals or students.

Only Goethe-Institut has more than 70 years of experience in teaching the German language.

Our teachers are trained to teach German as a foreign language. They speak German on a native or near-native language level and participate in seminars in Germany on a regular basis to still further their language and teaching skills as well as their first-hand cultural knowledge.

Our classrooms foster a communicative learning experience. You learn in situations based on real life and actively use the language. The classrooms have interactive boards to engage learners both in an analog but also digital way. Our learning platform provides supporting material to provide learning material for all needs.

Our courses are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, so language skills can be measured objectively and are internationally comparable. No matter if you want to learn German next to your professional life or can spend your day focusing on learning German - we have formats for everyone. You can spend a few hours per week or learn in superintensive full-time settings, online or offline.

And the most important: Goethe-Institut offers you courses in an immersive environment. As cultural institut you have access to a wide range of media, material, events and information at our locations as well as online. We are your gateway to Germany.

The Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan supports people who are interested in living and working in Germany by providing reliable information and guidance for their preparation.

Through our project "Mein Weg nach Deutschland. Migration erfolgreich gestalten" ("My Path to Germany. Successfully Shape Migration"), we provide access to comprehensive information on topics related to preparing for life in Germany, including: 

• living and working in Germany

• learning German and language requirements

• recognition of qualifications

• everyday life and cultural orientation

• official procedures and practical preparation for migration 

Through our website, you can find information on many aspects of preparing for a life in Germany. The content is presented in clear and understandable language and includes links to official and reliable institutions that can provide further support.

For almost 15 years, the project has supported people planning to move to Germany for private or professional reasons. The website's information is available in more than 30 languages, including several Indian languages.

The Goethe-Institut is uniquely positioned through its worldwide network, including 12 Goethe-Instituts in Germany. This network helps ensure that migrants have access to trustworthy information before their departure and after their arrival.

Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan India is your access to everything on German language and culture. Go to our website to find out about the latest events - be it language classes and examinations, learning sessions, film showings, literature readings, exhibitions or more.

The Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan has six locations in India - in Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune. We also operate four Goethe centers - in Coimbatore, Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Trivandrum/Kochi. But you will also find us at Literature and Film Festivals and events all over India.

If you cannot reach one of our locations or events, our website provides you with access to an online library, a film archive, podcasts, texts and video on and from Germany, free practice material if you want to improve your language skills and much more.

Practice your German vocabulary with this state-of-the-art vocabulary trainer app.

The app lets you master your vocabulary with the help of algorithms and including interactive exercises. You can use the existing flash cards that will prepare you for the vocabulary necessary for examinations from A1 to B1. But you can also add your own vocabulary and expand your knowledge even further.

The app is available for Android and iPhone.